It’s beginning to look a lot like winter around here! Snow is falling, and so I took out my favorite colorway of Caron Cakes yarn to whip up a quick ear warmer crochet pattern to add to my Snow Drops collection. If you love Caron Cakes, the star stitch, or fast crochet projects that take less than a half skein of yarn this free pattern is perfect for you! Keep reading for the free crochet pattern

Colorblock crochet patterns are a great way to use up some of that scrap yarn in your stash without it looking like a “scrap” project. Mittens are a perfect “de-stash” or one skein crochet project. When you combine the two you get these modern Crochet Colorblock Mittens - an easy free crochet pattern with a video tutorial to get you started.

One of my most favorite things to do when designing is to figure out how to make stitches and colors work together. I love it even more when the process is simple with beautiful results! The Illusions Slouch is a great scrap buster pattern and a fun pattern for playing with different color combinations. I hope you enjoy the free crochet pattern.

This hat combines the simple moss stitch with random striping to create an eye catching piece you won’t want to be without this fall! The Moody Pumpkins Slouch Hat uses Yarnspirations Caron x Pantone yarn and is a free crochet pattern available on leftinknots.com

Use just one skein of Lion Brand Shawl in a Ball or Shawl in a Cake to make this simple C2C infinity scarf as a lightweight accessory for fall. The Eventide Infinity Scarf is a free crochet pattern on Left in Knots.

This textured triangle wrap is made with Red Heart Chic Sheep 100% Superwash Merino Wool Yarn. Wear the Breckenridge Wrap as a shawl or as a triangle scarf. This free crochet pattern will be one you will want to make for your fall and winter wardrobe!

This simple mod scarf is a modern triangle shaped scarf that is outlined in bobbles and adorned with tassels. Made with Caron Cakes yarn (or your favorite worsted weight yarn), it is a one skein project and perfect for transitioning into your fall wardrobe. Enjoy my newest free crochet pattern - the Silhouette Mod Scarf.

The Beach House Washcloth is a simple but luxurious textured crochet washcloth made with Cascade Ultra Pima Cotton yarn. It is part of the Washcloth Crochet Along with CAL Central, and it is the perfect project to start making for craft fairs!

I didn’t make any official “Christmas in July” patterns last month, but today I do have a Seven Days of Scarfie preview pattern for you! What is Seven Days of Scarfie? I’m glad you asked! Click to read all about it, and get the free, (less than) one skein crochet pattern for the Cookies and Cream Slouch Hat.

These crochet cotton slipper socks are a fast and simple project that are perfect for summer or warmer climates. They are easily adjustable in size and would make great gifts or donations! Make your favorite summer slippers with this new free crochet pattern.

Take out your Caron Cotton Cakes for this new free crochet pattern! This free market tote bag works up beautifully AND quickly using double strands of cotton yarn. It will be a sturdy and functional bag for your WIPS, groceries, and more!

This free crochet pattern uses the crunch stitch and the fuzziest yarn to make a fluffly cloud blanket you will want to snuggle forever. The Cloud 9 blanket makes a beautiful baby blanket, but can also be easily resized for larger throws and afghans. You’ll want to make one for everyone in your family!

This Crochet Baby Cocoon and Hat set is a great, basic pattern to add to your collection for last minute baby gifts! It is made with super bulky Bernat Softee Chunky so it works up quickly and beautifully. A pom pom accent gives a special touch to this super simple free crochet pattern.

Use Lion Brand Mandala and the Arcade Stitch to make this wrap style shawl that will be perfect for your spring and summer wardrobe. Add tassels for a modern touch. Make yours now using this free crochet pattern and video tutorial!

This free crochet pattern uses the Waffle Stitch and tassels to make a modern, Anthropologie-inspired throw pillow with Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick. This simple crochet pattern includes a right and left handed video tutorial to teach you how to crochet the Waffle Stitch.

This colorful gingham hand towel is a perfect way to update your decor for spring and summer! Plus they are the perfect complement to my Spring Gingham Dishcloths that I designed a few weeks ago. I even have a right AND left handed video tutorial to help you learn how to change colors seamlessly and carry your colors throughout the project. Keep reading for the free crochet pattern for the Spring Gingham Hand Towel - a perfect Mother's Day gift or inventory for summer craft fairs.

Peep, peep, peep! Spring is coming and with it - the standard influx of new babies! This cocoon works up so quickly using bulky yarn, and I think the chick hatching out of the egg is an awesome spring (and gender neutral) option for a photo prop! I would be a great gift for a baby shower or to welcome baby into the world. The Baby Chick Infant Cocoon and matching hat are the new free crochet pattern on my blog this week.

These colorful gingham dishcloths are a fast and fun way to update your decor for spring! So even if you still have snow on the ground, you can bring bright and fun colors inside. I made these dishcloths in pink, green and purple, but really you can make any color combo you want using basic worsted weight cotton yarn. I hope you enjoy the new free crochet pattern for the Spring Gingham Dishcloths.

When you need a last minute baby blanket, the Dreamy Waves Baby Blanket is the perfect crochet pattern for you! This beginner friendly blanket is self-striping and made with bulky yarn so that it works up in a flash. I also include tips on how to resize this pattern so that you could even make a throw or afghan if you want to. I hope you enjoy my new free crochet pattern!

The Eternity Knot Scarf is a perfect stash buster project for any extra skeins of worsted weight yarn you have in your stash! This modern, lacy scarf is the style you will need in those first few weeks of cool spring weather. Get the free crochet pattern here!